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Scots cycling legend Sir Chris Hoy wants to redefine the perception of people living with stage four cancer and insists: ‘There’s plenty of life left in us.’
The six-time Olympic gold medallist revealed in 2024 his prostate cancer had spread to his bones and doctors gave him up to four years to live.
But the 50-year-old isn’t letting his cancer stop him doing anything he loves and said: ‘I’m doing fine, and the Tour de 4 is the main focus for me over the next few months.’
The event is a charity bike ride – in Glasgow in September – for people affected by cancer. It raised more than £3.1 million in its inaugural year, in 2025, and supports five major UK cancer charities as well as challenging perceptions of people living with stage four cancer.
‘Rather than just talking about it, we’re trying to demonstrate that for all those people in a similar situation to me – living with stage four cancer – there’s plenty of life left in us. We’re determined to make the most of it, and not have cancer define who we are.’
The Edinburgh-born Olympian previously said the Tour de 4 event has become a driving force following his terminal cancer diagnosis. He also appreciates the small things in life and believes in making the most out of the present.
Sir Chris said: ‘Don’t forget to enjoy the moment and appreciate the present, because it passes you by very easily. You’re always on to the next thing and can miss out on the nice stuff around you.’
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